Niphan Sethi

Evaluating Sources using C.A.R.R.D.S.S

Questions to Think about:

Credibility
Who is the author?

Experience?
Education?
Publications?
Type of site?
Links to this site?

Accuracy

Is it correct?

Reliability

Can you trust it?

Relevance

Will it help you answer your questions?

Date

When was it created?

Sources

Where did the author get their information?

Scope & Purpose

Why was is created and for whom?

Can you read and understand it?
Is there enough, or too much, information?

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Source #1: "AC Waveform and AC Circuit Theory of Sinusoids." Basic Electronics

Tutorials. Web. 3 July 2014. <http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/accircuits/acwaveform.html>.

Credibility: The author of this website is Wayne Storr. He writes all the web pages at
www.electronictutorials.com and has a broad knowledge of electronic and electrical
engineering and has worked for many years in electronics related industries from which
has gained him a Bachelors Degree in Electronics and Control. This ensures that
information conveyed on the website is accurate.
Accuracy: Based on Wayne Storrs qualifications of being an electrical engineer, the
information in this website can be deemed accurate as backed up by my father who is also
very qualified in the field of electronics and sound (explained in source #9.)
Reliability: Based on Wayne Storrs qualifications of being an electrical engineer, the
information in this website can be deemed reliable as backed up by my father who is also
very qualified in the field of electronics and sound (explained in source #9.)
Relevance: The information conveyed in this website is clearly relevant to the success of my
final product by answering primary research question number 4. This will allow me to
decide on the order of where and how to place each component on the circuit board that
will ultimately make up the fuzz box.
Date: Last updated on 23rd of September 2014 (information is up to date.)
Sources: Based on Wayne Storrs own experiences and knowledge on being an electrical
engineer.
Scope and Purpose: This website was created to teach an average person on which device
requires what type of current and why this is. It is easy to comprehend and interpret as the
amount of information displayed is concise yet informative and will be useful for creating
my fuzz box by telling me how to place each component on the circuit board so that the fuzz
box is actually functional.

Source #2: Hawes, James T. "Build a Fuzzbox, Part 1." Build a Fuzzbox, Part 1. May 2011.
Web. 20 June 2014. <http://www.hawestv.com/amp_projects/fuzzbox/fuzz1.htm>.
Credibility: James Hawes is an author and editor of technical manuals and magazine articles
and has several years of experience when working with sound technology.

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Accuracy: Based on the credibility and the qualifications of the author and editor (James
Hawes), we can conclude that the information conveyed on the website is accurate. Also,
images are shown as evidence to support the text.
Reliability: As mentioned with the accuracy, the author and editor (James Hawes) has
several qualifications in terms of being experienced in designing circuits, the information
conveyed in this website can be considered reliable as well.
Relevance: To display that I have successfully achieved my goal, I will need to build a
successfully functional fuzz box. This means that I will require information such as what
parts and components are required and how to make these parts work as a complete unit to
manipulate sound waves to create fuzz. This website tells me the exact parts required, why
each component is required (what its function is) and how to assemble the entire product.
Date: Last revise in May 2009 meaning that the information conveyed is quite up to date in
terms of conveying information about sound technology and fuzz boxes.
Sources: Based on James Hawes personal experiences on building a market quality fuzz box.
Scope and Purpose: To educate guitarists and the public on how fuzz boxes actually work
and provide detail on how to build one if you desired to save some money by not purchasing
it from a store.
Source #3: "How To Make A Fuzzbox." Musicworks Magazine. Web. 17 June 2014.

<https://www.musicworks.ca/diy/how-make-fuzzbox>.
Credibility: The magazine name is Musicworks and the author of this particular article on
how to build a fuzz box is written by Rob Cruickshank and Adam Coish provides the
photographic evidences/ visuals.
Accuracy: As checked with Source #2, the information conveyed in terms of how to build a
fuzz box matches though the components used are slightly different. Also, the explanation of
how a fuzz box works is practically the same; therefore, the information conveyed on this
website can be considered accurate.
Relevance: To display that I have successfully achieved my goal, I will need to build a
successfully functional fuzz box. This means that I will require information such as what
parts and components are required and how to make these parts work as a complete unit to
manipulate sound waves to create fuzz. This website tells me the exact parts required, why
each component is required (what its function is) and how to assemble the entire product.
Date: No date is provided.
Sources: This is written by Rob Cruickshank and he is very experienced in terms of
designing circuits so all information on this website is provided based on his own
knowledge.

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Scope and Purpose: To learn how a fuzz box works by making one that costs less than a one
sold in the market.

Source #4: "Interview with Mr. Lek Wanchai." E-mail interview. 19 June 2014.
Credibility: Mr. Lek Wanchai is a guitar teacher that has been teaching electric guitar for the
past 10 years. This interview will be related to realizing the differences from a scientific and
overall sound point of view of different types of distortions (overdrive, fuzz, drive).
Accuracy: Since Mr. Lek Wanchai has taught his students electric guitar for the past 10
years, he clearly has experience when it comes to playing and setting up the electric guitar
and the amplifier; therefore, the information provided by him is accurate.
Reliability: Based on his previous experiences being a guitar teacher, the information
provided to me will be reliable as well.
Relevance: From the interview, I will be able to answer the research question about the
differences between the different types of distortion and what amplifier setting the electric
guitar amplifier should be on to project pure fuzz.

Source #5: "Interview with Mr. Madho Sethi." E-mail interview. 19 June 2014.
Credibility: Mr. Madho Sethi currently sets up stereo speakers and microphones for
occasions and has created several amplifiers and subwoofers in is lifetime.
Accuracy: Since Mr. Madho Sethi is extremely experienced when it comes to sound
technology, the information provided by him will be accurate and beneficial towards the
success of my final product.
Reliability: Based on his expert knowledge of sound technology, the information provided
by him will also be reliable.
Relevance: By interviewing Mr. Madho Sethi, I will be able to gather information about the
technical aspect of how sound waves are manipulated to create fuzz and where to buy each
component in Bangkok (as he frequently purchases these components).

Source #6: Hunter, Dave. "All About Fuzz, Overdrive, and Distortion Pedals." Electric
& Acoustic Guitar Gear, Lessons, News, Blogs, Video, Tabs & Chords. 14 Feb. 2014.
Web. 18 June 2014. <http://www.guitarplayer.com/effects/1018/all-about-fuzz-overdriveand-distortion-pedals/11664>.
Credibility: This magazine is written by Dave Hunter, a very experienced rock guitarist.

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Accuracy: Considering the fact that Dave Hunter has been playing rock music for
approximately 20 years, the information he provides about different distortion effects and
the differences of the overall sound of each distortion effect will be accurate, as he has used
them extremely frequently.
Reliability: As mentioned before, since Dave Hunter has been playing rock music for 20
years, the information provided by him is also reliable.
Relevance: This website will allow me to clearly find out the difference of the different
distortion effects from a sound perspective. Also, this magazine may introduce some
terminology that I might need to explain how the fuzz box I will create works.
Date: This magazine article was written on the 14th of February 2014 so all the information
conveyed is up to date and relevant to my topic.
Sources: This magazine article is written solely based on the experiences of Dave Hunter
and his ability to play the electric guitar.
Scope and Purpose: The purpose of this magazine article is to educate guitarists about the
differences in overall sound of the different distortion effects and how this may affect their
playing style.

Source #8: Rapfort Music Channel. "Overdrive,distortion and Fuzz Comparision."

YouTube. YouTube, 27 June 2010. Web. 17 June 2014.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28ENKXgW3ck>.
Credibility: The youtube video has been created by the Rapfort Music Channel.
Accuracy: Considering the fact that this youtube channel has over 3,600 subscribers and the
comments state that the video is very helpful towards guitarists that desire to expand their
knowledge on different types of distortions and their overall sound, the information
conveyed can be considered accurate.
Reliability: Considering the fact that this youtube channel has over 3,600 subscribers and
the comments state that the video is very helpful towards guitarists that desire to expand
their knowledge on different types of distortions and their overall sound, the information
conveyed can be considered reliable.
Relevance: From this video, I will be able to gain knowledge on what sound I am looking for
from my fuzz box and since I am modifying an NPE kit for an overdrive box to become a fuzz
box, I will to know the exact sound different in order to be successful.

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Source #9: "How to Buy a Fuzz Box: A Guide for the First-Time Buyer." How to Buy a
Fuzz Box: A Guide for the First-Time Buyer. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 June. 2014.
<http://www.guitarworld.com/how-buy-fuzz-box-guide-first-time-buyer>.
Credibility: This online magazine article is written by Chris Gill, a salesman of guitar
equipment.
Accuracy and Reliability: This is more of a subjective article, stating what to look for in a
good fuzz box. Since the author is in fact a very experienced man when dealing with
distortion effects, the information conveyed can be deemed accurate and reliable.
Relevance: This article will allow me to determine how should my fuzz box function as well
as look in terms of the aesthetics.
Sources: This magazine article is subjective and so no external sources are used.
Scope and Purpose: The purpose of this magazine article is to educate guitarists on how to
buy a fuzz box that suits their playing style. It is to the point with loads of relevant
information.

Source #10: "Beginner How to Solder." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 19 June. 2014.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqV2xU1fee8>.
Credibility: This youtube video is created by the Electronhacks channel.
Accuracy and Reliability: Considering the fact that whenever the person in the video was
trying to explain something, he backed this up with physical evidence, thus making the
information conveyed accurate and reliable.
Relevance: While actually creating my fuzz box, one of the main methods of joining the
components to the circuit board is by soldering. I will need to know how to solder and also
unsolder (incase I accidently soldered a component) to ensure that my fuzz box is
functional.
Sources: The information conveyed on this video is based on the experience of the guy
demonstrating how to solder.
Scope and Purpose: The purpose of this video is to educate young engineers on how to
solder. It is very clear, simple, to the point and easy to follow along.